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Shoal Cottage - beach escape

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Beach
Exterior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Reviews
10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Washer
    WasherWasher
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendlyPet friendly
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Dryer
    DryerDryer

Check-in time

3:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
NSW, Shoalhaven Heads
  • Popular LocationMountain Ridge Wines3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCoolangatta Estate3 min drive
  • Popular LocationCulburra Beach37 min drive
  • AirportSydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)105 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shoal Cottage - beach escape

An original beach cottage which has been renovated to provide that old holiday charm with all the modern conveniences.

Single level and fully fenced, Shoal Cottage is both child and dog friendly and with a large enclosed back garden there’s plenty of space to play and relax.

Centrally located just 3 mins walk to the river and 5mins walk from the beach, shops and the Heads Hotel, this holiday house is all about location.

The house contains one master bedroom with a queen size bed and two further bedrooms, one with a king single size bunk bed and the other with two single beds. There is a family bathroom including bath and shower, a living/dining area with doors leading onto an enclosed deck and lawn and a modern kitchen with gas hob and dishwasher. Other amenities include washing machine, smart TV, air conditioning/heating system, wireless internet, Bluetooth speaker, gas BBQ, outdoor shower and fire pit.

Shoalhaven Heads is the perfect location to explore the NSW south coast and is an easy two hours drive south of Sydney. There is lots to see and do with highlights including the picturesque village of Berry (12mins), the vibrant coastal towns of Gerringong/Gerroa (15mins) and three local wineries within 5mins drive. The village itself is well equipped with several local shops and cafes, a fantastic local pub, a bowling club, and the recently opened Bangalay Villas fine dining restaurant. The local outdoor swimming pool (open Nov-March) is 3 minutes walk from the house. Further afield the white sands of Jervis Bay and the gorgeous village of Kangaroo Valley are both within 40 minutes drive.

Property manager

Laura Horne

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Fully-fenced
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property Registration Number PID-STRA-3743

Property is also known as

Shoal Escape Shoalhaven Heads
Shoal Cottage New Beach House Listing
Shoal Cottage - beach escape Shoalhaven Heads
Shoal Cottage - beach escape Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Shoalhaven Heads

This vacation home is located in Shoalhaven Heads. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Comerong Island Nature Reserve and Seven Mile Beach National Park, while Berry Museum and Nowra Museum are cultural highlights. Natural Necessity and Granties Maze are also worth visiting.

What's nearby

  • Seven Mile Beach - 9 min walk
  • Mountain Ridge Wines - 3 min drive
  • Coolangatta Estate - 3 min drive
  • Culburra Beach - 37 min drive
  • Penguin Head Lookout - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Berry Station - 10 min drive
  • Shellharbour, NSW (WOL) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Shoalhaven Heads Bowling & Recreation Club - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Culburra Beach Bowling Club - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪The Little Snapper - ‬34 min drive
  • ‪Milkwood Bakery - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Hungry Monkey Berry - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Shoal Cottage - beach escape have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Shoal Cottage - beach escape pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Shoal Cottage - beach escape?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shoal Cottage - beach escape?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Shoal Cottage - beach escape located?

Situated in Shoalhaven Heads, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Seven Mile Beach and Comerong Island Nature Reserve. Seven Mile Beach National Park and Coolangatta Estate are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Shoal Cottage - beach escape Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach breakaway
We are repeat visitors and Shoal Cottage always delivers a happy and restful break.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break away
We love visiting Shoal Cottage and look forward to more opportunities to have a lovely break away.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Comfortable home, walk to river and beach. Close to shops. Everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in Shoalhaven heads
Shoal Cottage was a lovely relaxing place for our trip. Our child loved the bunk beds!! There were a lot of great things for her actually with a backyard, sandpit, toys and games. We loved spotting birds from the backyard and out by the river. Mozzies were pretty bad at the time and we really appreciated the can of Aerogard available when we arrived. Lifesaver!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

BIBA V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Fantastic beach cottage with everything you need. Had a wonderful stay with family and our fur baby absolutely loved it! Thank you for the perfect getaway, we will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Solongo D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute little get away
We enjoyed our holiday. The place is clean and specious backyard. Close to beach just like how we wanted. Spent time on the beach my daughter loved it. Beautiful place. I highly recommend the place. Thank you.👍
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing Getaway
This was the second time our family stayed at Shoal Cottage. The house and large fenced yard are fantastic and it’s in such a good location - close to the beach, river, shops and parks. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meeyin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
We had a wonderful stay. Lots of walks along the beautiful beach, a day in Berry and a bit of cycling too. The cottage is very comfortable and the yard was great for our dog. We enjoyed toasting marshmallows on the fire pit and appreciated Netflix. Great communication from Laura. Would love to come back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Fantastic location, everything you would want in the kitchen to cook and also good dining options nearby. The best yard for pets I have ever seen in a holiday rental. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shoalhaven Heads Pet Friendly
Wonderful house with everything you need for a relaxing stay and really good location equidistance between beach and river. Very dog friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach holiday
Fantastic
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Our family of three (plus our dog) loved staying at Shoal Cottage. The sunny backyard was so nice we spent hours out there every day, and the house was also perfect for a relaxing break. We went for long walks on the beach (after coffee and doughnuts from the surf club kiosk) and also enjoyed walking along the river at dusk. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
Clean, tidy, comfortable, well appointed and five minutes walk from everything, a really lovely home. Brilliant, I would highly recommend. thank you :D
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Break away
Lovely home, relaxed and welcoming
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Clean Property, Perfect location
We had such a nice extra long weekend stay at shoal cottage.. was rather comfortable & so clean & tidy. We loved the close proximity to everything.. beach, river, pump track, doggy park, pub, cafe, takeaway shops.. the woodfire pizza place up the road was one of the best we’ve tasted. Hopefully we’ll get back down there soon.. Thankyou Laura
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home Away from Homr
The stay wasn't long enough. Everything we needed was there, even a dog bowl & a mat. A bottle of sparkling & beer were waiting for us and the whole experience felt as though a friend had let us stay. Everything we needed to know about the local area was at our disposal and we can only wish to stay longer to explore it all. It was an absolutely perfect getaway from the stress of life. Bruce (our white labrador) had an absolute ball and probably enjoyed his time away more than we did. We will definitely be back and for much longer to appreciate the beauty and comfort that shoal cottage and shoalhaven has to offer.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alaine K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage for a family
We loved staying here for a weekend with our family of five. Very welcoming - clean and bright, with milk and coffee in the fridge, seasoning and kitchen essentials in the kitchen cupboards, toiletries and fresh towels in the bathroom, and a lovely deck and back garden A quick walk to the surf beach, the river and the local pub. Highly recommend this holiday home 👍😊
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Megan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beach Getaway
We are returning visitors to this property. We love it! Fresh, clean happy home, close to anything you could want in a beach holiday.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend
What a wonderful surprise Shoalhaven Heads was and this beautiful cottage. We loved our stay at this clean, well equipped house in an awesome position close to everything. Highly recommend. Thank you so much for having us stay 😊
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Belinda T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
The location could not be better, being walking distance from everything. The cottage was the perfect home away from home. It had a fantastic backyard for a family, which could be enjoyed year round with the large fire pit ... my dog certainly loved exploring it. It was clean, cosy and very thoughtfully stocked with cooking essentials and toiletries which was a lovely welcome. Thank you Laura, we really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful lakeside home only a short walk to all the beauty that Shoalhaven Heads has to offer. We enjoyed our stay in the lovely Shoal cottage - a wonderful big backyard with sand pit and slippery dip for the little ones to play and run around in, and a fire pit to sit around and toast marshmallows at night. We look forward to staying again :)
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family & dog friendly relaxing cottage
We loved it. Cold wine & beer on arrival. Our dog loved running around the grass in the backyard while we sat around the fire. There was a cot for our baby to sleep in. We walked to the beach, river, shops and cafe. The kitchen was set up with all we needed to cook. We also ate out at nearby Bangalay Dining. Overall the experience was easy, relaxing & we felt safe. Thank you to the owners.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelina A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home away from home.
This was the break we needed in a picture perfect cottage by the sea. Was just like home and we all loved every minute of our stay. Our host was amazing and left sweet little touches to make us feel welcome. Thanks So much and we can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty G.

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of paradise!
We had the most amazing time whilst staying at Shoal Cottage. From the minute we arrived we all felt so relaxed and at home. Everything was spotlessly clean and beautifully presented. The beds were just right and we all had wonderful ‘holiday sleeps’. The huge garden was a highlight for the kids and our dog, and being able to toast marshmallows over the fire pit was awesome. Great coffee and the beach just a stroll away as is the pub. Attention to detail was second to none. Can’t wait to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meeyin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a holiday
Lovely cottage with a secure backyard for our dog. Very clean and comfortable. Laura is a great host, very helpful and responsive. Shoalhaven Heads is a wonderful spot, beautiful beach and plenty to do with the family. Looking forward to coming back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022